Sony Vaio Fit Multi-flip 13A SVF-13N1

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 17 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

7
Average:

5
Bad:

4

Pros:

Light chassis.
Innovative flipscreen.
Good battery life.

Cons:

Loud in "performance" mode.
Turbo deactivated.

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Last revision on November 2, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Light chassis
Innovative flipscreen
Good battery life
Fast SSD
Bright TFT with a stable viewing angle
Full versions of media editing software

Reviewers Didn't Like

Loud in "performance" mode
Turbo deactivated
Few ports
Keyboard with weak feedback
Bendable chassis
Contrast could be better
Loads of bloatware
Relatively little free storage

Expert reviews and ratings

Vaio, which actually stands for Video Audio Integrated Operation, later changed to Visual Audio Intelligent Organizer, is truly an iconic brand. It's hard not to think of its impending sale to a Japanese investment fund as we write this, but there's...

By 91mobiles.com on February 14, 2014

The Vaio Fit 13A Multi-Flip is a beautiful device with quality finish and materials and an original, practical mechanism for switching between laptop and tablet modes. But then you turn it on, and the fan starts to kick in like an engine and it only...

By DigitalVersus on February 07, 2014

This sexy convertible Ultrabook uses a unique hinge to do the job, but is this its Achilles'...

By CNET Australia on February 05, 2014

The Sony Vaio Fit is a refreshing new addition to the range of laptops currently on the market.The fact that it can hold its own as a laptop and a Windows 8 tablet makes it a versatile device to own.Sony Vaio Fit 13Price: $1699Related StoriesASUS...

By techguide.com.au on February 02, 2014

With the Vaio Fit 13A (multi-flip SV-F13N1L2E/S), Sony presents a convertible that offers a well-rounded performance in many disciplines. The display's foldaway principle completely convinced us. Still, the chassis' lightweight and the folding mechanism...

By NotebookCheck on December 30, 2013

A clever, attractive hybrid design ruined by ergonomic issues and an ever-whirring cooling...

By Alphr on November 14, 2013

The Sony Vaio Flip 13 is one of the most innovative and well designed Windows 8 convertibles on the market, if not the best. It's a normal Ultrabook with a gorgeous slim look and metal casing, and it's a tablet with a pen and it has presentation...

By MobileTechReview on November 13, 2013

On first glance at IFA in September [ article + video ] I wasn't overly impressed with the Sony Vaio Fit 13A Flip (let's just call it the Sony Vaio Flip 13 shall we?) The wedge shape felt quite thick in tablet mode and the finish didn't feel like...

By ultrabooknews.com on November 24, 2013

Expert video...

By thunderbaylive.com on November 16, 2013

The Difference is in the DesignsThe Sony Vaio Duo 13 has a slider design that makes it easier to use the Ultrabook as a tablet. In fact, in its closed or carrying position, it is a tablet with the screen facing out. That makes it more vulnerable in...

By MobileTechReview on November 01, 2013

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